Mr Henderson said the President's complete itinerary could not yet be announced because of security reasons, and it is unknown if any member of the public will be able to see or meet Barack Obama.

"I'm sure Territorians and the people of Darwin will take the disruptions in their stride...Geez you know it's a small price to pay when you're hosting the President," he said.

A Presidential present

While the TIO has already issued crocodile attack insurance for the President to the value of $50,000, the Chief Minister has remained tight-lipped over what the Government plans to present.

"I wish I could give the President some salty plums but we are confined in what we can give and all will be revealed," he said.

"But if he gets too close to the cliff's edge then he will have insurance - for Michelle and the kids to have confidence that if a terrible event did occur then they would have $50,000 to help them with it.

"This is someone who travels a lot around the world but I'm pretty sure he's never had a gift like this and it will look pretty good in the presidential library."

Mr Henderson deflected questions about the removal of long grassers near the esplanade, saying it was a security issue for the police to deal with.

The Whitehouse has chosen blind Aboriginal singer Gurrumul and local pop artist Jessica Mauboy to perform for the President during his time in Darwin on Thursday.